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Paul Ryan Presidency Part II
The Paul Ryan Presidency?
Before moving on to the issue of presidential succession, it is imperative that we have a reason to do so. When Ted Kennedy wished to run against then president Jimmy Carter, he was asked point blank in public, why? After a few minutes of fulminating, senator Kennedy had no answer but his own personal ambition. Even that egomaniacal fool could see that this motive would not suffice, and the odor soon dissipated. So, what reason exists to examine the succession of the current POTUS since he 1. Is still breathing, 2. Is immune to scandal, since only persons with a sense of shame and conscience are vulnerable to that, an inconvenience he clearly does not bother with, and 3. There is no evidence of wrongdoing on his part that cannot be explained by his theory of alternate realities? He must seem to many of his supporters, who declare themselves unconditionally committed, perfect for the job of changing America. He is like the CEO of a large corporation; given absolute control over the company, its resources, and the people who work for it. Absolute power, without bothersome controls. Like and share if you agree.
Well, I for one, thought it would do the nation good to have a single minded
Washington outsider as the prez for a term. Kind of a chance to sort our cards so to speak. I mean, it isn’t as if history doesn’t give us examples of presidents who came from some background other than political. And some successful ones too. Dwight Eisenhower comes to mind. But it’s just possible that the world has changed much since those bygone paragons. It may be that a president, and possibly even members of his cabinet would have experience with the executive. It has become increasingly clear to Americans struggling to stay above the waterline that our president is not only not a populist, but that his willingness to cut the cut the lifestyle of millions of Americans already perilously close to the abyss exceeds the ability of the most conservative members of congress, for fear of bankrupting their districts; for God knows as well as we do that conservative districts are poor districts. The upshot of the congressmen polled on the issue of TrumpCare was “can’t do it, my district is too Medicaid dependent”.
So what? Glad you asked! First, forget entirely that he drew a line in the sand and we waited with baited breath for the appointed hour, only to hear a dull pop, and a far away “oh well”. Concentrate on what’s important is what I say. What’s important is this: most of president Trumps supportive base are those who will be most hurt by legislation proposed in the president’s healthcare plan. No wonder that he practically held a gun to their heads. But the days of the Cheney politburo are dead.
Those who are slow to understand this have not read even a synopsis of the bill, slow or not, as the president’s agenda faces battle after battle; tax reform, public education funding, banking laws, it will be apparent to all but a few.
Next, let us consider the path of a modern political executive. Unlike a corporate executive, a POTUS faces hidden potholes and crevasses that are not among the normal variables which influence sudden disaster in the corporate world. And, anyone knows, a Monica Lewinsky or a botched job of premium stock transfer might jump out of concealment at any time. Just sayin’. Add sudden threat of a high nature to absentee base, toss in a media frenzied by blood, and well, anybody got Mike Pence cell number? Seriously guys, there is, as I pointed out earlier, a lot of smoke and mirrors right now. And, to be honest, the president and his public optics people are not handling their stumbles particularly well. I’m not saying don’t support your president, in fact, I’m saying the opposite. Save your president. Read his healthcare bill, or at least read a summary of it on a reliable site. I recommend politico because they tell it how it is, even if they don’t like it. Then write to him, or his staff, and let them know what your future, and that of your family would be if they passed it. Heck, you ought to send your congressman a thank you note for not passing it using the same rationale.
Persephone persuaded Hades to allow her to bring spring to the world each year in return for being his consort in the underworld. Can we not be proud American citizens who serve a president who hears their voice, their plea that he embody the hope they have for America’s return to greatness? Or are we looking at a Paul Ryan Presidency?Read, learn, then ask of him what you will.
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